A new lens on life.

When kids experience trauma, they disconnect from the world and from themselves. A camera in their hands, with the right guidance and encouragement, can switch the light in their eyes back on, giving them a new lens on life.

Kids in Focus programs inspire hope in children ages 10-14 who come from backgrounds of poverty, homelessness, neglect and/or abuse. The trauma can be long lasting. As a result, the kids can find it difficult to trust relationships with others and to remain in touch with their feelings and self-worth.

The kids receive much more than a camera. Mentored by professional photographers, together they take a journey of creativity culminating in a public photography exhibit, a hardbound book, and a new self-confidence for the future. The program empowers the kids to explore, to trust and to see the world in a new light.

Your generous donations go directly to the material needs of the program, with zero spent on administrative overhead. We’re seeking corporate sponsors who share our vision in the community and we need volunteers of all types with various skills and interests to increase our reach and impact on the lives of kids who need it most.

View & Shop Galleries

Take a peek behind the scenes and join the creative exploration as the kids and their mentors discover new perspectives.

View the final exhibition images for each program and bring home gallery quality prints of your favorites. All proceeds go directly to funding Kids in Focus programs.

Our Mission

Kids in Focus is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering at-risk youth to strengthen their sense of self-worth. Through the restorative power of photography, the kids are inspired to open their eyes to their own potential and to a world of new possibilities.

On Exhibit

See some of the kids’ powerfully inspiring images on display at these locations: